Anemia is incredibly common, especially in surgical patients, and until recently the default treatment has been blood ...

Anemia of cancer is characterized by ineffective erythropoiesis, which is due to a number of factors. One of the most important among these is abnormal iron metabolism. Iron deficiency can occur ...

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Virtually every cell in the body requires iron in order to function well. Iron is involved in key bodily processes, including the transportation of oxygen in the blood. It also plays a central ...

July 25, 2024 — In a rigorous medical records study covering tens of thousands of patients, researchers conclude that some patients with preoperative anemia have better outcomes if they get iron ...

Columnist Mary Shaniqua, who undergoes monthly transfusions because of sickle cell, thanks the blood donors who make it ...

Study: Blood Transfusion Post-Heart Attack May Be Critical for Those with Anemia By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Dec. 27, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A blood transfusion following a ...

A study in NEJM Evidence reveals that anemic heart attack patients receiving more blood transfusions have a slightly reduced risk of death within six months. Led by Dr. Jeffrey Carson, the study ...

FRIDAY, Dec. 27, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A blood transfusion following a heart attack could be a life-saving measure for patients with anemia. A new evidence review published in the journal NEJM ...